Despite dropping the second leg of the SuperClásico Sunday night at home to the LA Galaxy by the minimal difference, forward Tristan Bowen made it clear that the team is not simply accepting the results and said that they cannot allow the current run to become a habit. Chivas USA gave up a goal in the 44th minute off a set piece which was enough to give LA the win in the 29th all-time installment of the rivalry.

“We have to keep grinding,” said Bowen. “The guys are full of fight and we are definitely not going out there and giving up. The results are just not there right now, so we just have to keep fighting and keep moving forward.”

The LA native has begun to show flashes under Head Coach Jose Luis Real’s new system playing on wings, as he recorded his second goal of the year in last Wednesday’s road match at Vancouver Whitecaps FC and got off a number of strikes at goal during Sunday’s match. Bowen was able to get into range for the Rojiblancos but could not deliver the equalizer.

As the Red-and-White wrapped up their 15th contest of the season, Bowen said that the team cannot repeat the same mistakes on the pitch at this stage in the season, saying that “we just have to be better.” Sunday’s lone goal came in the final moments right before the half, which has changed the complexity of Chivas USA’s last two matches. But Bowen and his teammates have been steadfast in saying that the new system is producing better play and will continue to get better under “El Güero.”

“Everyone knows their role,” Bowen concluded. “Everyone knows what we’re trying to do, everything is clearly defined. Players are going out there and doing what we’re told. Obviously, once you do that the team is starting to jell a little bit better. But as I said, we just have to do better.”